Nooner With Dooner

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Nooner with Dooner is Tim Dooner's brand new flagship freight podcast

  1. 16h ago

    What a post-Montgomery world means for freight agents w/ Michael Grace

    On this episode of Nooner With Dooner, Tim Dooner sits down in studio with Michael Grace, Chief Compliance Officer at Freight Flex, for a conversation on the fallout from one of the biggest developments in freight brokerage history. A Dallas County jury recently returned a $604 million verdict against C.H. Robinson (along with the motor carrier and driver) stemming from a 2021 fatal crash.   The case lands just months after the U.S. Supreme Court's May 2026 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, which held that state-law negligent hiring claims against freight brokers are not preempted by the FAAAA.   Tim and Michael break down: What the $604 million CH Robinson verdict actually means (and what it doesn't) The real impact of the Montgomery ruling on freight brokers, agents, and the broader industry Why someone might choose the agent model over becoming an independent freight broker How commission splits typically work between agents and their partners The rising cost of compliance and risk management in a post-Montgomery environment Whether you're an established freight agent, thinking about making the jump from broker to agent (or vice versa), or simply trying to understand how these legal shifts will reshape carrier selection, insurance, and day-to-day operations, this episode delivers clear-eyed analysis and actionable takeaways from someone deep in the compliance trenches.     Thank you to our headline sponsor Carrier411, supporting sponsor Freight Flex and our Hardest Fist in Freight sponsor Whimsy Intermodal    Find the show on:  YouTube  Apple  Spotify

  2. 2d ago

    How trucking associations sold out drivers & let international crime in w/ Gord Magill

    In this episode of Nooner With Dooner, Tim sits down with third-generation trucker and author Gord Magill to dig into his new book End of the Road: Inside the War on Truckers. Gord lays out how the independent American trucker, once a symbol of freedom on the open road, has been systematically dismantled. They get into the enshittification of trucking:    The death of the American trucking dream and the forces turning drivers into disposable "inputs"   Illegal driver infiltration and the immigration/licensing scams putting unqualified operators behind the wheel   How major trucking associations have sold drivers out for decades, pushing the "driver shortage" narrative to drive down wages and open the door to cheap, exploited labor   The direct link between these policies and the explosion of freight fraud, cargo theft, and international criminal networks now operating inside the industry  Straight talk from a guy who's run ice roads in the Northwest Territories, road trains across the Australian Outback, logs in New Zealand, and freight all over North America.   Grab End of the Road: Inside the War on Truckers wherever books are sold (or direct from Creed & Culture). Hit play, share it with a driver who needs to hear this, and let's keep fighting for the real ones still out there making it happen.  Thank you to our headline sponsor Carrier411, supporting sponsor Freight Flex and our Hardest Fist in Freight sponsor Whimsy Intermodal

  3. 5d ago

    Chicago Intermodal: Volume up & why Whimsy is eyeing Tesla Semi w/ Matt O'Mara

    Today on Nooner With Dooner, Matt O'Mara, President and Founder of Whimsy Intermodal calls in to FreightSpin studio. Matt started his career as a truck driver, went owner-operator, and in 1996 founded what would become one of the leading intermodal drayage companies in the Chicago market.They dive deep into the real-world Chicago intermodal drayage scene: what's working, what's broken, and how freight fraud and theft are impacting carriers and shippers. Matt also shares Whimsy's forward-looking interest in the Tesla Semi and what it could mean for drayage operations. Plus, he walks through his full career journey from behind the wheel to building and scaling a successful trucking company over nearly 30 years. Key Topics Discussed: The current state of intermodal drayage in Chicago (rails, yards, chassis, competition) Freight fraud and theft — real stories and how carriers are fighting back Whimsy Intermodal's approach to safety, technology, and driver retention Matt's thoughts on the Tesla Semi and electric trucks in drayage Lessons from going from driver → owner-operator → company owner What it really takes to succeed in Chicago intermodal today Thank you to our headline sponsor Carrier411, supporting sponsor Freight Flex and our Hardest Fist in Freight sponsor Whimsy Intermodal

  4. Jul 22

    Are there any good dispatchers; trucker health; hauling bird w/ Eric Couch

    Join host Tim Dooner on today's episode of Nooner With Dooner as he welcomes Eric Couch, veteran hauler, dispatch manager, and sports official. Eric pulls back the curtain on the wild, high-stakes world of poultry hauling. He and Tim break down how the industry has completely changed since the 1990s, his personal struggles with weight and the classic "driver health yo-yo," whether truckers deserve the bad reputation they sometimes get, and whether Secretary Sean Duffy is actually cleaning up the roads and the trucking industry. It's honest, funny, and full of real road stories you won't hear anywhere else.    Key topics covered:  The crazy day-to-day reality of hauling poultry products  How trucking has evolved since the '90s  Eric's weight journey and the driver health yo-yo effect  Do drivers deserve their bad reputation?  Is Secretary Duffy making real progress cleaning up the roads and the industry?  Thank you to our headline sponsor Carrier411, supporting sponsor Freight Flex and our Hardest Fist in Freight sponsor Whimsy Intermodal

  5. Jul 20

    The dirty world of cleaning out trailers and cleaning up trucking w/ Matt Tully

    On Nooner With Dooner, host Tim Dooner sits down with Matt Tully of Industrial Pressure Works and the Tennessee Trucking Association at FreightSpin studio. They talk about the often-overlooked but incredibly revealing world of trailer washouts. They break down how trailer washouts actually work, share stories of the worst trailers Matt has ever seen, discuss whether washout volume and condition can serve as an early signal for freight market trends, and explain what a fleet's trailers can tell you about their overall operation and professionalism. The conversation then shifts to current priorities at the Tennessee Trucking Association, including how the state is handling out-of-state non-domiciled drivers, the latest on roadside inspections, and several other hot-button issues affecting carriers. Key Topics Covered: How trailer washouts work and what really happens behind the scenes The worst trailers Matt has ever seen come through Can trailer washout data predict freight market movements? What you can learn about a fleet just by looking at their trailers Tennessee's approach to out-of-state non-domiciled drivers Current state of roadside inspections in Tennessee Other pressing issues facing the Tennessee Trucking Association About the Guest: Matt Tully is with Industrial Pressure Works, a company that specializes in trailer washouts, and is also actively involved with the Tennessee Trucking Association. Thank you to our headline sponsor Carrier411, supporting sponsor Freight Flex and our Hardest Fist in Freight sponsor Whimsy Intermodal Find the show on: YouTube Apple Spotify

  6. Jul 17

    Hell Bent on Success: Jamie Hagen on the Summer Truckload Turnaround

    In this episode host Tim Dooner sits down with Jamie Hagen, owner of Hell Bent Xpress. They kick things off from FreightSpin studio with a look at the freight market two weeks into July. Capacity is tight, fuel prices are volatile, and everyone is excited about the turnaround. Jamie shares his thoughts on whether Secretary Sean Duffy's efforts to clean up the roads and the landmark Montgomery Supreme Court ruling have had a real impact. Jamie then breaks down how he built his successful 12-truck dry van fleet from the ground up. He explains his approach to treating drivers the right way so they stay, the practical steps he takes to control fuel expenses, and why he is all in on Mack Trucks, including his custom builds.  If you run a fleet, drive a truck, or just want straight talk on what is really happening in the truckload market right now, this conversation is for you. Current freight market conditions mid-July 2026 (capacity, rates, and the positive shift) Impact of Secretary Duffy's safety and enforcement initiatives What the Montgomery ruling really means for carriers and brokers How Jamie grew Hell Bent Xpress into a high-performing fleet His philosophy on hiring, retaining, and taking care of drivers Real-world fuel expense control strategies Why Mack Trucks (Anthem and Pioneer models) are his trucks of choice Jamie Hagen is the owner of Hell Bent Xpress, a 12-truck dry van fleet based in Aberdeen, South Dakota. A lifelong trucking guy from a South Dakota trucking family, he went from owner-operator to successful small fleet owner by focusing on customer service, smart growth, and driver retention. He is also a well-known trucking social media influencer and one of Mack Trucks' strongest advocates.  Find Nooner With Dooner on your favorite podcast app and on FreightSpin's YouTube and Rumble channels. Thank you to our supporting sponsor Freight Flex , our headline sponsor Carrier411 and our Hardest Fist in Freight sponsor Whimsy Intermodal Find the show on: YouTube Apple Spotify

  7. Jul 15 ·  Video

    Fleet shares Tesla Semi experience w/ Matt McLelland

    Host Tim Dooner sits down with Matt McLelland, Vice President of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant, to break down what Covenant actually learned from its pilot with the Tesla Semi. Matt shares key takeaways from his hands-on experience with Tesla's electric semi, discusses the current viability of both electric and autonomous trucks, and explains why the two technologies are evolving on completely different timelines and for very different use cases. They also talk about Matt's passion for hang gliding — including the story of how he injured his arm while doing it.   Key Topics Covered: -Covenant's Tesla Semi pilot and Matt's firsthand learnings from working with Tesla's electric truck -The viability of electric trucks versus autonomous trucks and how their development paths and ideal use cases differ -Matt McLelland's passion for hang gliding and the story behind his arm injury About the Guest Matt McLelland is the Vice President of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant. He serves on the Board of Directors for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), where he helps advance efficiency-enhancing and environmentally beneficial technologies for the freight industry. His work focuses on initiatives involving electric trucks, emissions reductions, low-carbon supply chains, and real-world demonstrations such as Run on Less.  Thank you to our supporting sponsor Freight Flex and our Hardest Fist in Freight sponsor Whimsy Intermodal

  8. Jul 13 ·  Video

    Tales from the dark side of freight brokering w/ Dwight Young

    Nooner With Dooner returns with a raw, no-holds-barred conversation from the front lines of freight brokerage. Host Tim Dooner sits down with Dwight Young, principal of DK Enterprises & Consultants LLC and a veteran with more than two decades in supply chain and freight brokerage, to unpack some of the craziest load thefts and fraud stories from his career.  They also dive into a controversial post claiming Serbian supply chain workers are better than Americans, a recent lawsuit by Steam Logistics against two former employees, an encounter with an Armenian crime ring, the landmark Montgomery ruling, broker transparency, whether the FMCSA is doing its job, Hardest Fist in Freight, and more. Key Topics Covered: Horror stories and the craziest load thefts and fraud cases from the front lines of freight brokerage  Controversial post claiming Serbian supply chain workers outperform Americans  Steam Logistics suing two former "faces of the company" over non-solicitation agreements  Dwight's encounter with an Armenian crime ring  The Montgomery Supreme Court ruling on freight broker liability for negligent carrier selection  Broker transparency and the realities of 49 CFR 371.3  Is the FMCSA doing its job?  Hardest Fist in Freight and other industry hot takes  About the Guest Dwight Young is the principal of DK Enterprises & Consultants LLC, a transportation and logistics consulting firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With over two decades of experience building and scaling freight brokerage and supply chain operations, he is a recognized subject matter expert in trucking, brokerage, forwarding, compliance, cargo claims, safety, and leadership. Dwight is also a thought leader who writes frequently on broker transparency and the critical role of freight brokers in the industry. Thank you to our supporting sponsor Freight Flex and our Hardest Fist in Freight sponsor Whimsy Intermodal Find the show on: YouTube Apple Spotify

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Nooner with Dooner is Tim Dooner's brand new flagship freight podcast

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    FreightSpin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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